Indonesian police arrest suspects in separate robbery and theft incidents

Police in Indonesia have arrested suspects in two separate criminal incidents involving robbery and theft.

In Banyumas, the Polresta Banyumas Rapid Response Unit apprehended two suspects, identified as MRNH (19) and ME (29), following a robbery near the Panglima Besar Jenderal Sudirman Museum. The suspects allegedly targeted three teenagers on a motorcycle, impersonating officers and using a bayonet to threaten them. The victims were coerced into surrendering two mobile phones and their motorcycle.

In Deli Serdang, the Polresta Deli Serdang Rapid Response Unit arrested three individuals—RH, YHC, and CRS—for the theft of musical instruments and electronics from the Pentakosta Indonesia Church in Lubuk Pakam. The theft, which occurred on October 4, 2026, resulted in estimated material losses of Rp25 million. Police intercepted the suspects while they were attempting to sell the stolen goods.